Wapiti Street over Fraser River
PoorGrand County, Colorado · North of Safeway · Structure no. FRSRWAPITI
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wapiti Street over Fraser River is a steel culvert carrying Wapiti Street over Fraser River in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wapiti Street over Fraser River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wapiti Street over Fraser River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Wapiti Street over Fraser River carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Wapiti Street over Fraser River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Wapiti Street over Fraser River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.